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The BeadSmith

The BeadSmith is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing a large range of jewelry-making tools and beading supplies. It has developed a reputation for supplying quality products to bead stores and independent jewelry designers.

Memory wire makes a great base for all kinds of jewelry designs. Cynthia combined earthy fire-polished beads with TierraCast spacers and spacer bars for an organic style. She used suede to keep the ends of the bracelet secure and it creates an adjustable look. You can see more inspiration for using memory wire in your jewelry designs in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Colors of the Aurora Borealis create a magical display in this kumihimo necklace. Cynthia incorporated Rizo beads into her kumihimo braid, which bring the shimmering colors often found in Northern skies. See more ideas for incorporating kumihimo into your jewelry in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

It's fun incorporating different beads into kumihimo braids. Cynthia added three different kinds of beads in this bracelet: seed beads, fire-polished beads and gemstone chips. The result is a look full of texture and soothing color. See more ways to play with kumihimo in your jewelry-making projects in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

TierraCast offers all kinds of inspiring components that will create amazing detail in your designs. Cheri used their ethnic bar link as the base for her beaded macrame pendant and then accented the look with beads featuring the same look. Discover more of Cheri's TierraCast favorites in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Here's a subtle Mother's Day idea that can be worn anywhere and anytime. The tassels of this necklace represent the members of designer Cheri's family. The "C" stands for her family's surname, "Carlson." The colors of the beads and tassels were chosen based on the personalities of her family members. You can choose your favorite colors and charms to represent your family members, too! This personalized look is sure to please Mom on her special day.

The Czech glass beads in this bracelet create an earthy display full of moss tones, brown soil colors, and leafy greens. The crochet technique adds to the organic feel of this piece. Wrap this bracelet around your wrist and imagine a magical path winding through the forest!

TierraCast's Zodiac charms are a great way to add personality to your jewelry designs and can easily be added to any look. Tracy added them to simple hemp cord bracelets for a colorful, personalized display. See how she create the look in this Tutorial Video. Our instructions are for an Aries bracelet, but you can use the same techniques for any of the cord in The Beadsmith hemp 4 color card, along with your chosen charm and favorite Swarovski SS34 Flatback.

Brew up an amazing decoration for your Halloween festivities! This adorable pumpkin makes a great statement for harvest time and can also be used to display a spooky set of earrings. It's the perfect way to present a gift to a Halloween party host. Take a look at the ingredients for Mary's Potion and start concocting the very best in witchy style!

A Boho Bouquet of leather flowers from Lillypilly Designs is on display in this fun wrap bracelet! A simple jump ring closure keeps the focus on the colorful flowers at the center of the design. Once you learn how to make this bracelet, you can modify the length to become a single strand bracelet, a choker or even a head band!

Like winding paths in a misty forest glen, this necklace features swirling layers of soutache that will take you on a magical journey! Follow the rows of Swarovski pearls, seed beads and soutache and discover the ultimate in style. Artbeads Designer Seed Bead Blends and Swarovski Bicone Designer Blends come together to complete the look. What magic will you find in this Enchanted Forest?